Zachary Marcantel
About Zachary Marcantel
Zachary Marcantel is a Software Engineer at Arista Networks with extensive experience in distributed systems, real-time systems, and container technologies.
Current Position at Arista Networks
Zachary Marcantel is currently employed as a Software Engineer at Arista Networks. He has been with the company since 2018, working out of their Austin, Texas office. As part of his role, he leverages his extensive knowledge in distributed systems, consensus, and real-time systems to contribute to the company's networking solutions.
Previous Experience at Epoch Labs, Inc.
Prior to joining Arista Networks, Zachary Marcantel worked as a Software Engineer at Epoch Labs, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. During his two-year tenure in the Austin, Texas Area, he focused on various software development projects, which helped solidify his expertise in big data, Linux, and container technologies such as LXD and Docker.
Educational Background
Zachary Marcantel holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin. He completed his studies in 2014 after a five-year program. His academic background provided a solid foundation in experimental and academic operating systems, embedded systems, and x86 micro kernels.
Technical Expertise and Specializations
With a specialization in distributed systems, real-time systems, and big data, Zachary Marcantel has demonstrated proficiency in multiple programming languages including C++11 or newer, Python, Go, and Rust. He has experience working with various databases such as Cassandra, Postgres, and MySQL, and prefers technical challenges over front-end development even though he is skilled in constructing REST APIs and NodeJS.
Experience with Cloud and Provisioning Technologies
Zachary Marcantel has extensive experience working with cloud services such as AWS and Google App Engine (GAE). He is also well-versed in provisioning technologies like Salt, Ansible, and PXE for local devices. His expertise in these areas allows him to effectively manage and deploy complex software systems.